How to travel from Rome to Parma

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Parma

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €56.

Distance: 228 miles (367 km)

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€26

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from Rome to Parma

How to get from Rome to Parma by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus3804
01:00PM6h05
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:05PMParma, Terminal Bus
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2422
11:40PM6h25
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
06:05AMParma, Terminal Bus
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ2058
09:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:10PMMilan Linate Airport
$3741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 590
11:42AM7h33
Rome Ostiense
07:15PMParma station
$531One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 596
03:11PM6h27
Rome Ostiense
09:38PMParma station
$531One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 34474 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale 19254
10:12AM8h02
Rome Termini
06:14PMParma station
$561One-way
2 transfers
Itabus2402
11:00AM6h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:40PMParma, Terminal Bus
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10PM7h14
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:24PMParma, Terminal Bus
$331One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2494
10:15PM6h56
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:11AMParma, Terminal Bus
$161One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2023
04:15PM1h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
05:30PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1261One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2025
09:10PM1h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:25PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1451One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2023+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10378+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2483
04:15PM6h45
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
11:00PMParma station
$1831One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Parma

Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Parma.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Rome to Parma: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Parma is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Parma:

A bus is $34 (€31) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Rome to Parma costing on average $45 (€41).

A bus is $15 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Parma costing on average $26 (€24).

The quickest way to travel from Rome to Parma is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 30 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 2 h 48 min of travel time.

Parma is approximately 228 miles (367 km) away from Rome.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Parma is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Rome to Parma as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Parma:

  • Buses from Rome to Parma most often leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Parma.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Parma:

  • You can go to Parma from Rome by bus with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $11 (€10) with Itabus from Rome to Parma on Omio.
  • You can go to Parma from Rome by plane with Alitalia or Aeroitalia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $45 (€41) with Aeroitalia from Rome to Parma on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Rome to Parma with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Regionale, and you can find Intercity Rome to Parma tickets for $26 (€24) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Parma with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi or Autoservizi Salemi Srl 1 direct bus per day.
  • Direct train available with Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Parma as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Parma from Rome.

Your trip from Rome to Parma doesn't have to end in Parma. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Bologna, Milan, Naples or Reggio Emilia. If you’d like to add Bologna, Milan, Naples or Reggio Emilia to your Rome to Parma tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Parma today!

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